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MONTROSE DELI Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MONTROSE DELI (AKA: MONTROSE FOOD MART & DELI) 6601 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60634 Grocery Store
April 21, 2015 Complaint License #2184394
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN/PREP AND IN DELI PREP AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR KITCHEN PREP, PIEROGI/COOKIE PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTSHIELDS (MUST PROVIDE ENDCAPS) IN OPEN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND DELI SERVICE AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DELI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PIEROGI/COOKIE PREP AREA AND IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.-------NOTED PIPE LEAKING INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--------MUST REPAIR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK IN EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DELI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PIEROGI/COOKIE PREP AREA AND IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.-------NOTED PIPE LEAKING INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--------MUST REPAIR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK IN EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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